DirtyD needs help with wheels!

[dirtyd]

Hey everyone,

Okay, I wanted to get these konig's which are 18inch 8 inch wide, and have a 45mm offset. The dude at Discount Tire told me I would have rubbing issues, which sucks. Do any of you tire/wheel experts know if he's just covering his butt, or will this really be a problem? Would rolling the fenders alleviate any foreseen problems? I'm thinking of putting on a 225/40 18 Yokohama s.drives.

Please help!

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fi...L&c=3&rcz=55431&pc=61657&wd=18&rw=8&rc=MNMINT

 

[Matt D.]

45mm is a pretty high offset, the tire may rub on the suspension or something else in the wheel well. A small spacer would fix that. Rolling the fenders is never a bad idea.

 

[dirtyd]

The guy said I should find one that had a +56mm offset like my stockers so it would push the wheel out a little bit. I was thinking a spacer would fix that problem, but I am in no way a wheel expert...

 

[Matt D.]

Low offset is what gets the wheels further out, that's how you see cars with a large amount of dish/lip. It's really a matter of researching the Mazda forums and seeing what people have used that fits.

 

[JohnnyT]

A 45 offset with 225/40 and you'll have no issues with suspension or your fenders. You'll be plenty clear.

 

[dirtyd]

A 45 offset with 225/40 and you'll have no issues with suspension or your fenders. You'll be plenty clear.

Even with the 8 inch rim, though?

 

[JohnnyT]

^ Correct

 

[mndsm]

Yeah, you'll be good on those, I'll be running even wider than that, and a lower offset. You might have to roll your fenders some, but you should be fine on the inside. Stock was like +50, and you're moving out further, so you're good.

 

[dirtyd]

Thanks, everyone! I'll do a little more research, but I'm glad you see no problems! I didn't like much of anything else in my price range, so this makes me feel way better!

 

[JohnnyT]

You're on stock suspension so unless you get coilovers or upgrade to meatier tires along the way I see no issues. Buy 'em!

 

[mndsm]

myself and dmention7 are looking to get some fender rolling done. I'm gonna buy an eastwood fender finisher, and we're going to rent a fender roller. Jay (dmention7) has done this before, and it's pretty easy. I imagine if you're worried, and want to get in on it, a small donation would cover the use of materials to roll your fenders.